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I imagine many of you reading this article grew up knowing the name Jack Kornfield. Jack Kornfield is a bestselling American author and has taught meditation worldwide since 1974 and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist Mindfulness practice to the West. He has organized teacher training and led international gatherings of Buddhist teachers including the Dalai Lama and has worked as a peacemaker and activist.

When we found out we would be given the opportunity to interview Jack Kornfield on Patience, I admit there was a bit of surprising nervousness. Would we ask something silly? Would we talk too much? A friend, who happens to be an ordained Zen Buddhist priest, suggested we try this brilliant new concept called “enjoy the conversation.” And, so we did… and we hope you do, too. Continue Reading…

Did you know that our brains are just as effective as our bodies when fighting off illness? A study of the brain conducted by Dr. Richard Davidson at the University of Wisconsin-Madison found that after just eight weeks of training, practicing mindfulness boosts our immune system’s ability to fight off illness. Given this, it’s a little strange that mindfulness—paying attention to whatever you’re thinking, feeling, or sensing in a given movement—isn’t universally seen as more than just meditation. Continue Reading…